Options are limited, I'm under 50 so no retirement visa. I'd like the option of staying 6+ months so 30d visa exemption and extension is no good. Its £600 for flight, £600 insurance, then 3months accommodation paid for all before applying for the ST visa which could be refused or delayed. Not easy at all.
I've been putting off booking / applying in the hope more STV info may become available, it hasn't.
So, the procedure; book flights/accommodation/insurance then apply for STV. After receiving approval of STV then apply for thailandpass? Is this correct? Or can they both be applied for at same time, initial flight / accommodation booking would be for the 3months, obviously greater than the 30day on arrival.